Nimrod Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyPerry
Nearest CityPERRYVILLE
River/StreamFOURCHE LA FAVE
Coordinates34.95202, -93.16044

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height103 ft
Dam Height97 ft
Dam Length1,012 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336,000 acre-ft
Max Storage336,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage29,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,550 acres
Drainage Area680 sq mi
Max Discharge49,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Little Rock District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/18/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00158
Federal IDAR00158
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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